Fuel crisis may lead to taxi fares rise

Taxi drivers have warned that fares could increase due to rising fuel prices.

Taxi drivers have warned that fares could increase due to rising fuel prices.

They have said the higher fuel charges will hit their earning power.

The drivers claim that because they operate on a fixed fares structure and cannot adjust their prices, they have to absorb any extra charges themselves.

They want the go-ahead for a fare hike that would not require re-calibration of meters.

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